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opgave 1Tekst 1 To the Editor: Maintenance
11p
Komen de volgende beweringen overeen met wat Rebecca Firestone
schrijft in haar brief?
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Het is verklaarbaar dat men bezuinigt op het onderhoud van de
infrastructuur.
2 Nu slecht voor de infrastructuur zorgen, kan op den duur grote
problemen veroorzaken.
opgave 2Tekst 2 Be kind to yourself!
Vier van de onderstaande zes zinnen (a tot en met f) zijn uit de tekst
weggelaten (zie 2-1, 2-2, 2-3 en 2-4).
22p
Geef voor elke open plaats aan welke zin daar hoort.
Noteer de juiste letter van de zin achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijven twee zinnen over.
a a wealth of research shows that self-criticism often backfires
b it also helps us to learn from the mistakes
c it is easier to avoid an issue than to tackle it
d we are better off ignoring our anxiety
e we may even take pride in being hard on ourselves
f we should practice self-compassion
opgave 3Tekst 3 Around and about
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can only agree with
feel the need to clarify
will attempt to analyse
would take issue with
Which of the following fits the first gap in the text?
can only agree with feel the need to clarify will attempt to analyse would take issue with41p
city dwellers
radical left-wingers
vehicle owners
wealthy individuals
Which of the following fits the second gap in the text?
city dwellers radical left-wingers vehicle owners wealthy individualsopgave 4Tekst 4 Sorry Dan
53p
Komen de volgende beweringen overeen met de inhoud van de tekst?
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Dan wordt op een nogal ongebruikelijke manier ontslagen.
2 De beslissing voor het ontslag is genomen door een robot.
3 De schrijver denkt dat Dan gelaten zal reageren op zijn ontslag.
4 De schrijver hoopt dat hij en Dan vrienden kunnen blijven.
5 Het bedrijf was al een tijd bezig om uit te zoeken of ze Dan konden
vervangen.
‘this decision has nothing to do with you hitting that ball that cost us the
championship game four years ago.’ (alinea 7)
61p
In welke alinea in de tekst wordt voor het eerst duidelijk dat deze sport
wél erg belangrijk is?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea op het antwoordblad.
71p
Wordt er in de tekst iets positiefs gezegd over de bijdrage van Dan aan
het bedrijf?
Zo nee, antwoord ‘Nee’. Zo ja, citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin
waarin dit wordt genoemd.
opgave 5Tekst 5 UFOs Don’t Impress Me
81p
They are a compelling myth used for entertainment purposes.
They are merely unsubstantiated observations by amateurs.
They do not give enough cause for thorough investigation.
They fail to provide confirmation of civilisations beyond our planet.
What is the writer’s view on UFO sightings, judging from paragraph 2?
They are a compelling myth used for entertainment purposes. They are merely unsubstantiated observations by amateurs. They do not give enough cause for thorough investigation. They fail to provide confirmation of civilisations beyond our planet.91p
it doesn’t amount to much
it proves quite the opposite
the footage was clearly manipulated
the footage wasn’t sharp enough
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
it doesn’t amount to much it proves quite the opposite the footage was clearly manipulated the footage wasn’t sharp enough101p
accidental effects in equipment used
hyped-up stories in the media
unreliable eyewitness reports
Which of the following is not discussed as a possible explanation for UFO
sightings in paragraphs 3-5?
accidental effects in equipment used hyped-up stories in the media unreliable eyewitness reports111p
common-sense
constitutional
ethical
security-related
Which of the following fits the first gap in paragraph 6?
common-sense constitutional ethical security-related121p
calls for stealth
is to destroy humans
is to establish contact
requires high-tech machinery
Which of the following fits the second gap in paragraph 6?
calls for stealth is to destroy humans is to establish contact requires high-tech machinery131p
to clarify the need for more extensive research into UFO sightings
to explain why UFO sightings are in the center of public attention
to highlight the technical challenges of research into UFO sightings
to sum up some less common interpretations of UFO sightings
What is the function of paragraph 7?
to clarify the need for more extensive research into UFO sightings to explain why UFO sightings are in the center of public attention to highlight the technical challenges of research into UFO sightings to sum up some less common interpretations of UFO sightings141p
Amateur UFO sightings prevent scientists from carrying out serious
Scientists are fed up with spending so much time on looking into false
So-called UFO sightings complicate important scientific work in deep
The general public are hardly interested in scientific discoveries close
What is the main point made in paragraph 8?
Amateur UFO sightings prevent scientists from carrying out seriousresearch.
Scientists are fed up with spending so much time on looking into falseinformation.
So-called UFO sightings complicate important scientific work in deepspace.
The general public are hardly interested in scientific discoveries closeto home.
151p
And just like in every other field of technology, space researchers
The work of science, though ultimately exciting, is mostly painstakingly
UFO research, then, might seem to be a lost cause even though
Which of the following best fits the gap in paragraph 10?
And just like in every other field of technology, space researchersmight overlook the most compelling evidence.
The work of science, though ultimately exciting, is mostly painstakinglymethodical and boring.
UFO research, then, might seem to be a lost cause even thoughpeople are captivated by the mystery around it.
De volgende alinea is weggelaten in de tekst.
161p
voor alinea 1
tussen alinea 1 en 2
tussen alinea 2 en 3
tussen alinea 4 en 5
Op welke plek hoort deze alinea te staan?
I’m an astrophysicist who is involved in the search for extraterrestrial
intelligence. My colleagues and I were recently awarded one of the first
NASA grants to look for signs of advanced technology on planets outside
our solar system. I have argued in these pages that the 10 billion trillion
habitable planets that we now believe exist in the universe make
extraterrestrial civilizations far more likely.
voor alinea 1 tussen alinea 1 en 2 tussen alinea 2 en 3 tussen alinea 4 en 5opgave 6Tekst 6 Tablet-based video games
‘A University of Massachusetts Amherst biomedical informatician will use
a $436,836 grant’ (paragraph 1)
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come up with a game design that is based on the wishes of elderly
create a digital environment that will help elderly people with MCI to
develop a holistic approach that helps elderly people with MCI function
investigate more closely what the causes of MCI among elderly people
What does Sunghoon Ivan Lee want to do with this grant, judging from
paragraphs 1 and 2?
He wants to
come up with a game design that is based on the wishes of elderlypeople with MCI.
create a digital environment that will help elderly people with MCI toexercise their brain.
develop a holistic approach that helps elderly people with MCI functionbetter in everyday life.
investigate more closely what the causes of MCI among elderly peoplemight be.
181p
They are easy to develop and distribute.
They do not have a negative impact on the body.
They save time since they can played anywhere.
They stimulate the brain in an enjoyable way.
What is an advantage of serious games for people with MCI, according to
paragraph 3?
They are easy to develop and distribute. They do not have a negative impact on the body. They save time since they can played anywhere. They stimulate the brain in an enjoyable way.191p
to educate the elderly on how to use their computers more efficiently
to limit the time and effort medical professionals need to put in
to prevent elderly people from feeling isolated by using computer-
to start a new trend by reintroducing existing approaches to medical
Which of the following is mentioned as a goal of developing serious
games in paragraph 4?
to educate the elderly on how to use their computers more efficiently to limit the time and effort medical professionals need to put in to prevent elderly people from feeling isolated by using computer-based interaction
to start a new trend by reintroducing existing approaches to medicalproblems
201p
They demonstrated that patients who enjoyed gaming had a higher
They presented a correlation between patients and their computer
They revealed how much progress patients could actually make over
They showed that more research needs to be done to effectively help
What is true about the results of the pilot study mentioned in paragraph 5?
They demonstrated that patients who enjoyed gaming had a higherbrain activity.
They presented a correlation between patients and their computerskills.
They revealed how much progress patients could actually make overtime.
They showed that more research needs to be done to effectively helppatients.
211p
to elaborate on the results of the research
to explain the method of the research
to justify the limitations of the research
to outline the motivation for the research
What is the function of paragraphs 8 and 9 in relation to the research
mentioned in paragraphs 6 and 7?
to elaborate on the results of the research to explain the method of the research to justify the limitations of the research to outline the motivation for the researchopgave 7Tekst 7 Muddy waters
‘If you want to write something that sells, write nature.’ (alinea 1)
221p
In welke alinea wordt een grote focus op natuurbeschrijvingen in een boek
juist als punt van kritiek genoemd?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
231p
as engaging
as matter-of-fact
as optimistic
as outspoken
How can the tone of paragraphs 1-3 best be characterised?
as engaging as matter-of-fact as optimistic as outspoken242p
Komen de volgende beweringen over de roman Something New Under
The Sun overeen met de inhoud van alinea 4-6?
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 De roman is een frisse en levendige uitwerking van een thema dat op
zich weinig origineel is.
2 De roman presenteert autobiografische elementen in een fictieve en
fantasievolle context.
3 De roman is soms lastig te volgen vanwege de uitgebreide
karakteromschrijvingen.
4 De roman beschrijft onaangename gebeurtenissen met een komische
ondertoon.
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cutting-edge
old-fashioned
overdone
unusual
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 7?
cutting-edge old-fashioned overdone unusualopgave 8Tekst 8 Viva Gold Card
Drie van de onderstaande vijf zinnen (a tot en met e) zijn uit de tekst
weggelaten (zie 26-1, 26-2 en 26-3).
262p
Geef bij elke plaats aan welke zin daar hoort.
Noteer de letter van de juiste zin achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijven twee zinnen over.
a Free public transport for retired citizens can be easily arranged.
b Is that not a win-win?
c Spending public money on well-to-do elderly is unnecessary.
d The richer they are, the more they hate paying taxes.
e They can help change any government.
opgave 9Tekst 9 The $4,990 ice bath
271p
create a tub to calm his mind after a hard day of work.
save the meals he prepares for his high-end clientele.
stockpile additional supplies in case the shops closed.
turn it into a home-made cold bath to cure a recent injury.
What did Harley Pasternak initially plan to do with his chest freezer,
according to paragraph 1?
He wanted to
create a tub to calm his mind after a hard day of work. save the meals he prepares for his high-end clientele. stockpile additional supplies in case the shops closed. turn it into a home-made cold bath to cure a recent injury.281p
Claims about benefits for both body and mind have not yet been fully
Conclusive proof of the health benefits of cold plunging appears to be
The research that has been carried out so far was not done by
While celebrities and researchers have reported a variety of positive
What is said about the effects of cold bathing in paragraph 2?
Claims about benefits for both body and mind have not yet been fullysubstantiated.
Conclusive proof of the health benefits of cold plunging appears to bejust around the corner.
The research that has been carried out so far was not done byscientists, rendering it unconvincing.
While celebrities and researchers have reported a variety of positiveimpacts, medical practitioners are reluctant to acknowledge any.
291p
It became more efficient after several design upgrades.
It did not function as successfully as he had hoped.
It had features that were copied from other prototypes.
It turned out to be more costly than he had anticipated.
What is said about Mr. Pasternak’s improvised ice bath in
paragraph 3?
It became more efficient after several design upgrades. It did not function as successfully as he had hoped. It had features that were copied from other prototypes. It turned out to be more costly than he had anticipated.301p
as fairly technical
as highly innovative
as quite lucrative
as rather unstable
How is the ice bath market presented in paragraph 4?
as fairly technical as highly innovative as quite lucrative as rather unstable311p
She advocates the use of a professionally made ice bath because of
She applauds the purchase of a professional ice bath as self-made
She disagrees with claims that ice baths can become unhygienic
She rejects the notion that buying an expensive ice bath is essential
What opinion does Lauren Schramm express in paragraph 5?
She advocates the use of a professionally made ice bath because ofits superior quality and luxurious image.
She applauds the purchase of a professional ice bath as self-madeones can constitute a health hazard.
She disagrees with claims that ice baths can become unhygienicthough she understands the reasoning.
She rejects the notion that buying an expensive ice bath is essentialbut admits that it has its advantages.
‘What I’ve realized about the cold plunge, specifically, is that it’s the
hardest thing, hopefully, that I’m going to do all day.’ (alinea 6)
321p
Is er nog een andere persoon in de tekst die specifiek benoemt dat de
voordelen van een ijsbad opwegen tegen het ongemak?
Zo nee, antwoord ‘Nee’. Zo ja, schrijf de naam op van deze persoon.
331p
She advises her followers to buy an ice bath.
She claims that ice baths are overpriced.
She concedes that buying an ice bath is optional.
She mocks people who waste money on ice baths.
How can Ms. Bosstick’s remarks in paragraph 7 be summarised?
She advises her followers to buy an ice bath. She claims that ice baths are overpriced. She concedes that buying an ice bath is optional. She mocks people who waste money on ice baths.341p
Welk positief effect van een ijsbad is volgens het onderzoek beschreven
in het artikel het meest aannemelijk?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
351p
as critical
as enthusiastic
as indifferent
as objective
How can the tone of the author be characterised best, judging from the
article as a whole?
as critical as enthusiastic as indifferent as objectiveopgave 10Tekst 10 The Ethicist
Drie van de onderstaande vijf woorden/woordgroepen (a tot en met e) zijn
uit de brieven weggelaten (zie 36-1, 36-2 en 36-3).
362p
Geef voor elke open plaats aan welk woord/welke woordgroep daar hoort.
Noteer de letter van het woord/de woordgroep achter elk nummer op het
antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijven twee woorden/woordgroepen over.
a After all
b Initially
c Still
d That way
e Therefore
opgave 11Tekst 11 Letters: An offer of help to disgraced billionaires
371p
It spends a lot of its time trying to stay afloat financially.
Its impact is too low to justify such high expenses.
Its size makes it vulnerable to changing economic tides.
What becomes clear about the charity Hugh Sorrill works for, judging from
lines 1-5?
It spends a lot of its time trying to stay afloat financially. Its impact is too low to justify such high expenses. Its size makes it vulnerable to changing economic tides.381p
His charity gets overlooked by celebrities who are looking for flashier
His charity gladly receives donations from the superrich, whatever the
His charity offers the superrich a positive image in return for generous
His charity wants to attract superrich patrons whose contributions have
What is the main point made by Hugh Sorrill in this letter?
His charity gets overlooked by celebrities who are looking for flashiercauses.
His charity gladly receives donations from the superrich, whatever thesource of the money.
His charity offers the superrich a positive image in return for generousdonations.
His charity wants to attract superrich patrons whose contributions havebeen previously mismanaged.
Let op: de laatste vragen van dit examen staan op de volgende pagina.
opgave 12Tekst 12 Parks and green spaces
Lees eerst de opgaven voordat je naar de tekst gaat.
‘As well as physical health, greenspace is associated with positive mental
health.’ (eerste alinea)
391p
Wordt in de tekst uitgelegd waarom deze gebieden een positief effect
hebben op het mentale welzijn?
Zo nee, antwoord ‘Nee’. Zo ja, citeer het kopje waaronder de informatie
gevonden kan worden.
402p
Welke twee redenen worden in de tekst genoemd voor het feit dat rijkere
mensen gemakkelijker toegang hebben tot groene ruimtes?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
411p
In welke zin staat voor het eerst het doel van het onderzoek genoemd in
het artikel?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
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